EAST ENDERS

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU

Why? Each year, the 51 Cincinnati Area Councils receive Neighborhood Support Program (NSP) funds from the Cincinnati City Council through the Community Development office. This year each Council will receive $5000.00 to be used by the East End Area Council (EEAC) to enhance the quality of life in the East End.

What? We want to know what you think - your “wish list” for our community. Any resident 18 years or older can submit and idea and cast a vote. This year, the proposal includes funding for cleaning up Riverside Drive, the holiday parties for kids and families and LeBlond Center, and 4 music scholarships for four students at the Riverside Academy.

How? Contact EEAC President, Laurie Keleher at Keleher.eastend@gmail.com or write to the EEAC, PO Box 26182, 45216.

When? A vote will be taken at the February meeting. Feb 1st, 2010 at7 pm at the LeBlond Recreation Center. Please come and make your voice heard!

COME TO THE LeBLOND CENTER
AND VOTE, MONDAY, FEB 1ST, 7 PM

EEAC MINUTES – MONDAY, January 4, 2010

Extreme Winter Conditions limited attendance- ice, snow and very cold conditions!

Call to order

Laurie Keleher - called the meeting to order at 7PM. Contact: keleher.eastend@gmail.com

Guest Speakers

Police Report

The Captain presented crime stats with 8% lower rates in 2009 than 2008. In Dec 09, the 8 reported offenses were all property related. Breaking and entry is the biggest concern. There was a discussion about Hamilton County early release of 21,000 inmates and how repeat offenders affect street crime in our area. Consideration was given to distributing pictures of persons wanted for questioning. Web sites are becoming an important tool for law enforcement and can facilitate the distribution of photographic images. Complaints were heard about on going littering in the Garden District and the need for code enforcement. Go to http://www.citizenobserver.com to get text message alerts on crime as it happens! Call 513-765-1212 for any non-violent/emergency crimes. Contacts: germain.love@cincinnati-oh.gov, Douglas.wiesman@cincinnati-oh.gov

LeBlond Recreation Department

No membership will be required for entry during Jan and Feb. Gym is available for rental. The LeBlond pool will be closed for the 2010 summer season due to budget cutbacks. Call the Rec center for latest events and more info @ 513- 281-3209. Contact: Christian.Armstrong@cincinnati-oh.gov

Garden District Projects

Joe Corcoran – Riverview East Academy, Riverside Drive, the Schmidt Ball fields and a bike tail along the Beautiful Ohio River frame the East End Garden District. Even in the very cold weather, lots are being cleaned up. Volunteers will be replanting the main garden in 2010 to make it align with Wool Street. A citizen garden, referred to as the Horn of Plenty Garden, will be dedicated food production in 2010. A summer event is being planned and organized for August.

Secretary’s Report

Michael Bolan – Presented minutes. Motioned, seconded, filed.

Treasurer’s Report

Jackie Weist – Was not present due to hip recovery. The 2010 budget was approved. Motioned, seconded, filed. Contact: jweist@fuse.net

Old Business

3C Railroad: is waiting approval.

Cincinnati Bicycle Master Plan: Trying to find out about latest development with a fence

New Business

A general clean up of Riverside Drive was discussed using the techniques that proved successful in the Garden District. More will be presented in the Feb EEAC meeting.

Adjournment - Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.